Committees

Minutes of the meeting of 28 May 2024

Briefing on Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education in Primary and Post Primary Schools

• Officials from Dept. of Education
• Official from National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA)

Briefing on Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education in Tertiary Education

• Officials from Dept. of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Engagement with Dóchas to discuss their pre-budget submission

• Ms Jane-Ann McKenna Dóchas
• Ms Karol Balfe Action Aid Ireland
• Ms Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair Concern Worldwide
• Mr Fearghal O'Connell Self Help Africa

The application of the Universal Credit system in the UK and views on consolidation of working age social assistance payments with regards to a singular means test with academics.

• Representatives from University of Oxford, Fran Bennett
• Representatives from University of Bath, Professor Jane Millar
• Representatives from Resolution Foundation, Mike Brewer
• Representatives from University of York, Professor Ruth Patrick

Committee Stage consideration of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Bill 2024

• Mary Butler, Minister of State at the Department of Health

Seoladh Tuarascála an Chomhchoiste ar an ábhar: 'T2 na Sraithe Sóisearaí don Ghaeilge ag Leibhéal na hIar-Bhunscoile’.

To discuss the impact of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport on Ryanair's business and operations.

• Representatives from Ryanair

Engagement with Terence O'Rourke, Chairperson to the Board of Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's Response to Ash Dieback: Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners (resumed)

• Representatives from Limerick and Tipperary Woodland Owners Ltd

Use of agricultural land for renewable energy

• Representatives from ESB Networks

Infrastructure Guidelines

• Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

Appropriation Accounts 2022 – Office of Public Works Vote 13 – Office of Public Works

• Representatives from the Office of Public Works (OPW)
• Officials from Dept. of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
• Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

Minutes of the meetings of 23 May and 30 May 2024

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

Engagement with Representatives from the Citizens Assembly

Discussion on Women and Constitutional Change (resumed)

• Eileen Weir, Network Co-Ordinator, Shankill Women's Centre
• Susan McCrory, Centre Manager, Falls Women's Centre

Traveller Accommodation

• Representatives from the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission (IHREC), Dr Rosaleen McDonagh, Commissioner and Chair of the Disability Advisory Committee in IHREC; Ms Rebecca Keatinge, Senior Solicitor

Any other business

Approval of the minutes of previous meetings

Public Petition Number P00035/22 “Amend Child Care Act 1991 to provide HIQA with the necessary powers to sanction Tusla, Child and Family Agency when it fails to meet its statutory obligations” from Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice

• Representatives from Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice, Ms Anna Kavanagh, Convenor and Petitioner; Dr Finbar Markey, Secretary; and Ms Michelle Monaghan, Lead Researcher

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00036/21 “Reform of Insurance for Thatched Heritage Buildings” (resumed)

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00006/22 “Bye/By Elections in Ireland may comply with legislation however they do not comply with the Constitution” (resumed)

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00008/24 “Employment Equality” (resumed)

Any Other Business

Update on the Housing for All scheme

• Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

2024 Revised Estimates for Public Services - Vote 16 (Tailte Éireann), Vote 23 (An Coimisiún Toghcháin), Vote 34 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage)

• Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Discussion on the Circular Economy as it relates to Consumer Durables

• Officials from Dept. of Environment, Climate and Communications
• Officials from Dept. of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Discussion on the Circular Economy as it relates to Consumer Durables (resumed)

• Representatives from Rediscovery Centre
• Representatives from Community Resources Network Ireland

Committee Stage consideration of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024

• Heather Humphreys, Minister for Social Protection; and Rural and Community Development

Discussion on current progress and future projections of Uisce Éireann objectives.

• Representatives from Uisce Eireann

Engagement with H.E. Laryska Gerasko Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland to provide an update on the current situation in Ukraine

• H.E. Larysa Gerasko - Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland

Minutes of meetings of 21st of May 2024.

Discussion on the implementation of the recommendations provided in the report of the Committee on the Assessment of Needs for Children [Anne Rabbitte, Minister for Disability].

Engagement with the Legal Services Regulatory Authority

• Representatives from Legal Services Regulatory Authority

Engagement on draft statutory instruments considered by the Committee

• Eamon Ryan, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications; and Transport

Minutes of the meeting of 11th June 2024

Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the Health (Amendment) (Licensing of Professional Home Support Providers) Bill 2024

• Officials from Dept. of Health
• Representatives from The Institute of Public Health

Discussion on Ibec’s Better Care, Better Business Report

• Representatives from Ibec

Engagement on the daa's summer plans and preparations.

• Representatives from daa

Discussion on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)

• Officials from Dept. of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

Committee Stage consideration of the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024

• Norma Foley, Minister for Education

Rights-based approach in Disability Services (resumed)

• Representatives from St Michael’s House, Liz Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer, Tara Molloy, Director of Support Services & Interim Director of Quality & Risk, Diarmuid Devereux, Director of Estates
• Representatives from St Michael’s House, Jonathan Power, Chief Executive Officer of St Michaels House Foundation & Jim McCaughey, Director Finance

Implementation of the Irish Inshore Fisheries Sector Strategy 2019-2023

• Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Fiscal Assessment Report

• Representatives from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

• Representatives from Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
• Representatives from Horse Racing Ireland
• Officials from Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Minutes of the meetings of 13 June 2024

Accounts and Statements

Correspondence

Consideration of Draft Committee work programme

Any other business

Engagement with the HSE, Department of Justice and the Department of Health

• Officials from Dept. of Health
• Officials from Dept. of Justice
• Officials from HSE

Approval of the minutes of previous meetings

Public Petition Number P00036/23 “Invincibles Reinterment Campaign” from National Graves Association

• Mr Aidan Lambert, Petitioner and Secretary of the Invincibles Reinterment Committee

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00013/24 “Justice and recognition for the state abused”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00033/24 “Toxic Fumes on Aer Lingus flights - Severe and Increasing danger to public health and safety - Urgent” (resumed)

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00041/24 “Travel grievance for short stay and tourism purpose within CTA for residents”

Consideration of Public Petition Number P00042/24 “Vote against migration pact”

Any other business